新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

disability

英  [ˌdɪsəˈbɪlɪti]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • disabilities

    1[C 可数名词] (身体或精神方面的)残疾

    A disability is a permanent injury, illness, or physical or mental condition that tends to restrict the way that someone can live their life.

    近义词

    handicap , impairment

    双语例句

    例:

    Facilities for people with disabilities are still insufficient.

    供残疾人使用的设施仍然不足。

    例:

    athletes who have overcome a physical disability to reach the top of their sport.

    克服身体残疾到达运动生涯巅峰的运动员们。

    2[U 不可数名词] 残疾状态

    Disability is the state of being disabled.

    双语例句

    例:

    Disability can make extra demands on financial resources because the disabled need extra care.

    残疾会增加额外经济需求,因为残疾人需要特别护理。